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The Rosebud Sioux Tribe was one of the first tribes in the country selected to participate in the Defending Childhood Initiative, raising awareness about children’s exposure to violence. Read More ››

The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) was enacted in 1984 and established the Crime Victims Fund (CVF or Fund). Read More ››

As we, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, honor 30 years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) during the month of October, we are thankful for every one of our relatives and Read More ››

I developed a domestic violence curriculum primarily for police and advocates during my tenure with Cangleska/Sacred-Circle. Read More ››

VAWA 2005 requires DOJ, HHS, and DOI to consult with Indian tribes on an annual basis. Read More ››

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), originally sponsored by Senators Biden and Hatch, was enacted in 1994 as a result of national grassroots organizing by battered women and advocates. Read More ››

FVPSA is the primary federal funding source dedicated to supporting immediate shelter and supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and their Read More ››

Indigenous advocates have played a critical role in speaking out against violence and injustice. Read More ››

Methamphetamine has been identified as one of the largest threats to public safety in Indian Country. Read More ››

In 2005, the movement for the safety of Native women led the struggle to include under the Violence Against Women Act a separate title for Native women called Safety for Indian Women. Read More ››